International Development Grant
Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research-Canada Linkage Fund - 2013
Project Number: CA-3-M013605002
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $150,000.00
Start Date: March 15, 2012
End Date: July 18, 2019
Duration: 7.3 years
Project Description
The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)-Canada Linkage Fund (CCLF) is a competitive grants program established by CIDA in 1995. The CCLF enables CGIAR centres to work closely with national research institutions extension services and non-governmental organizations from developing countries. It broadens collaboration with research organizations in Canada providing access to Canadian technologies and specialized expertise which are adapted to local conditions in developing countries. In turn Canadian partners gain insight into the food systems of developing countries.
Expected Results
New and strengthened partnerships between CGIAR Centres and Canadian researchers for international agricultural research.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of September 2013 include: (1) over 15 universities throughout Canada have strengthened partnerships with CGIAR Centres for food security and nutrition initiatives; (2) the International Rice Research Institute in partnership with the University of Toronto has studied strategies for photosynthesis in rice and other crops to improve yields; and (3) the International Potato Centre in partnership with the Nova Scotia Agricultural College has introduced and integrated genome-assisted breeding for the uptake of potato technologies in South Asia.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
CGIAR
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Contributions to specific-purpose programmes and funds managed by implementing partners
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP